We Give 100% for the Kids.
We Give 100% for Victory Over Cancer®.
Donate today in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Your donation will support research on childhood cancers and give kids a better chance to not only live but thrive.
In 2025, nearly 15,000 children and adolescents are expected to be diagnosed with cancer.
Be a part of our team and make a gift today so more kids can have victories.
100% of your donation will benefit pediatric cancer research.
Our Impact through the Dick Vitale Pediatric Cancer Research Fund
Through the Dick Vitale Pediatric Cancer Research Fund, the V Foundation has awarded over $91.7 million across 241 pediatric cancer research grants nationwide.
There are over 12,600 publications from V-funded grantees on pediatric cancer.
V-funded grantees, over their entire careers, have received 915 grants and $1.62B in funding for pediatric cancer research.
V-funded grantees, over their entire careers, have worked on 157 clinical trials for pediatric cancer.
Our Vision: Victory Over Cancer®
The V Foundation for Cancer Research was founded in 1993 by ESPN and the late Jim Valvano, legendary North Carolina State University basketball coach and ESPN commentator. The V Foundation has awarded nearly $400 million in game-changing cancer research grants nationwide through a competitive process strictly supervised by a world-class Scientific Advisory Committee. Because the V Foundation has an endowment to cover administrative expenses, 100% of direct donations is awarded to cancer research and programs. The V Foundation is committed to accelerating Victory Over Cancer®.
When you donate to the V Foundation:
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You’re funding the best and brightest scientists, from all backgrounds who are researching all types of cancer.
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Our world-renowned Scientific Advisory Committee (comprised of the nation's top doctors and scientists) reviews and recommends the best proposals for funding submitted from the 72 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers and other exceptional institutions across North America.
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100% of your gift will fund game-changing cancer research. An endowment covers administrative expenses.
Learn more about the V Foundation for Cancer Research at v.org.